Payroll Specialist (P/T)

• Process timely and accurate bi-weekly, multi-state payroll for submission to payroll provider, including primary payroll support for California, Texas, Colorado, and Washington, in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Run post-payroll activities, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of payroll taxes, time and attendance records, deductions, and accruals across the organization.
• Maintain accurate calculations of wages, tax withholdings, benefit deductions, and other deductions.
• Manage garnishments, levies, and child support orders in line with applicable regulations.
• Handle the processing of federal forms (including W-4s), direct deposit forms, state withholding forms, and other tax-related documents.
• Build reports, maintaining SOPs, and revising payroll procedures as needed.
• Address employee questions related to payroll and time and attendance
• Ensure correct deductions for employees on leaves of absence.
• Work with company controllers on post-payroll journal entries and reconciliation.
• Ensure proper storage of payroll records in compliance with legal standards.
• Ensure accurate deductions and review loan processing for 401(k) contributions.
• Process 401(k) contributions and submit necessary files to the plan administrator.
• Provide accurate data for the completion of annual Forms 5500 and assist with annual audits and periodic service provider reviews.

• Maintain group and subsidiary withholding, SUI, disability, and garnishment accounts in good standing.
• Support relevant tax filings and documentation to ensure compliance.

• Support employees with inquiries regarding payroll, time and attendance, and employment verification.
• Generate and distribute reports related to labor, overtime, vacation liabilities, and benefits enrollment.
• Assist with EEOC tracking and reporting, ERISA compliance, and worker’s compensation audits.
• Recommend new practices, procedures, and technology improvements to enhance HRIS and payroll processes.

• A desire to learn or enhance your knowledge of payroll
• Proficient in handling confidential information with professionalism.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a professional, office or manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to read, speak, and communicate in English across all organizational levels.
• Ability to multitask and manage frequent interruptions.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision required.
• Effective communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Ability to solve complex problems and evaluate various options in challenging situations.

• Associate's degree or higher.
• Experience in Human Resources, Payroll, Accounting, or a related field.
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now or other HRIS systems.

• Knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws.

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